Any south Florida sleevers?

[Catmom4 149]

No my doc doesn't have any support groups. You would think that with so many people having WLS that there would be more support groups around. I live down in Boynton and I've checked all over palm beach county and really haven't found any support groups except for those offered by specific docs and they are only for their patients. I've done a lot of research online and asked me coworker a hundred questions.

[ssflbelle 829]

Catmom I saw a posting recently from someone wanting to start a WLS meetup group. It was on another popular Weight loss site where you can track your foods, exercise etc. I am not sure if I can say the name here. If anyone is interested in that thread over at that site send me an email and I will send you the link. Maybe those of us down here in South Florida on Bariatric pals can let her know of our interest and she will start that meetups group. There are several hospital in our area (I am in Lantana) who do have support groups. However I do not know if they allow you to attend their support groups if their Dr didn't do your surgery. Maybe this next coming week I can call and see if they do.

[swerdygnome 1]

Hi Everyone! I'm in West Palm Beach (Royal Palm)...sleeved 5/29/15. I was thinking of starting a MeetUp group if there's enough interest in the area that could meet once a week to talk to others who can relate, get advice, encouragement, and just to hang out. This would be open to everyone, pre and post surgery. I'm trying to get an idea of how many would be interested, so let me know. Thanks!

[Catmom4 149]

Swerdy that would be great!

[kanaud 70]

Swerdy. I would be interested, I'm in West Boynton!

[swerdygnome 1]

Sweet! I'll set up the Meet Up group this weekend and I'll get you guys the details. Thx!

[ssflbelle 829]

Hi Everyone! I'm in West Palm Beach (Royal Palm)...sleeved 5/29/15. I was thinking of starting a MeetUp group if there's enough interest in the area that could meet once a week to talk to others who can relate, get advice, encouragement, and just to hang out. This would be open to everyone, pre and post surgery. I'm trying to get an idea of how many would be interested, so let me know. Thanks!

This is the person I was referring to in my earlier post. I sent her a message and told her about this bariatric pal group. So nice to see you posted here swerdygnome. I know I am interested in knowing more info and hope others are too.

[jmapsyd 6]

I'm in Broward County and I'm looking to get sleeved early next year I have 115 pounds to lose, but still I don't have my date yet.

[ssflbelle 829]

Hi Jmapsyd. I also hopefully will be sleeved in Jan. I still have over 150 pounds to lose and can't wait to see great results after surgery. It has taken me over 9 years to lose the weight I have and I need to lose the remaining weight so I can have surgery to my hip and back.

[slvd2bfit 9]

Swerdy, I would also be interested. I am in the lake worth area.

[swerdygnome 1]

Hi guys! Ok -- As promised, the MeetUp group is ready! Here's the URL: www.meetup.com/WLS-Palm-Beach-County. Please join if interested and invite anyone else you know to join. All pre and post-op friends in the area are welcome. We'll probably start with 2 meet ups a month and grow from there. Thanks and can't wait to meet you!

[swerdygnome 1]

Swerdy that would be great!

It's all set up! =) Here's the link to join: http://www.meetup.com/WLS-Palm-Beach-County/ I'll schedule the first event soon. Let me know what days/times work well for you.

Swerdy, I would also be interested. I am in the lake worth area.

It's all set up! =) Here's the link to join: http://www.meetup.com/WLS-Palm-Beach-County/ I'll schedule the first event soon. Let me know what days/times work well for you.

[Catmom4 149]

I signed up. Any day is good for me as long as I get notice far enough in advance. I work a lot of weekends but usually I can trade days with my coworkers.

[kanaud 70]

Not sure if it's because I am using my cell phone and not a desktop but I can't fill out my profile for my meet up account. But I would definitely love to meet others in my area.

[swerdygnome 1]

Not sure if it's because I am using my cell phone and not a desktop but I can't fill out my profile for my meet up account. But I would definitely love to meet others in my area.

Hmmmm...not sure why. I changed the MeetUp name/url to this: http://www.meetup.com/WLS-SouthFlorida/

That might fix the problem, or maybe try from the desktop when you can. I hope to meet you soon!